Orange (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Orange is a 2015 drama directed by Kojiro Hashimoto, starring Tao Tsuchiya as Naho Takamiya, Kento Yamazaki and Reiko Kusamura. It is partly based on orange: The Complete Collection 1 by Ichigo Takano. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $26.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Kojiro Hashimoto
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Futabasha
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Orange About?
The premise of Orange without spoilers, adapted from orange: The Complete Collection 1 by Ichigo Takano. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman begins receiving cryptic advice from her future self, leading her and her friends to confront difficult choices and unexpected consequences. As they navigate evolving relationships and a troubled new student’s arrival, they discover the importance of empathy, understanding, and the power of second chances to build a stronger community.
Orange Cast & Characters
Tao Tsuchiya leads the cast as Naho Takamiya, with Kento Yamazaki as Kakeru Naruse and Reiko Kusamura as Hatsuno Naruse. Directed by Kojiro Hashimoto; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kojiro Hashimoto
- Tao Tsuchiya as Naho Takamiya
- Kento Yamazaki as Kakeru Naruse
- Reiko Kusamura as Hatsuno Naruse
- Yôko Moriguchi as Miyuki Naruse
Also Starring in Orange
· 8 more- Ryo Ryusei Hiroto Suwa
- Hirona Yamazaki Takako Chino
- Dori Sakurada Saku Hagita
- Kurumi Shimizu Azusa Murasaka
- Erina Mano Rio Ueda
- Shingo Tsurumi Koji Nakano
- Show Kasamatsu Participant in Relay Race
- Macaulay J Lee Background
More from Kojiro Hashimoto
More films directed by Kojiro Hashimoto: Little Love Song, Snow Flower and The Forest of Wool and Steel.
Orange Plot Summary
What happens in Orange from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2015, Naho Takamiya, a sixteen-year-old about to start her second year of high school in Matsumoto, is stunned when a batch of letters arrives on her way to class. The letters are written by her future self, ten years ahead, and they urge her to avert a single, looming regret that could shape the rest of her life. At first she suspects a prank or a dream, but as the notes begin to touch on real moments yet to unfold, she finds herself forced to consider a path she never imagined: could she actually rewrite part of her own fate?
Full summary
The whole story of Orange, scene by scene
Orange Box Office
Orange grossed $26.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26.3M
- International
- $26.3M
Orange Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Orange.
How Well Do You Know Orange?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the 16‑year‑old protagonist who receives letters from her future self?
Orange Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Orenji, orange-オレンジ-, orange－オレンジ－” and “橘色奇迹”.
- Also known as
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- Orenji, orange-オレンジ-, orange－オレンジ－
- 橘色奇迹
- 오렌지
- 橘色奇蹟
- Апельсин
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Orange FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Orange, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Orange?
Orange runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Orange released?
Orange was released on December 12, 2015.
Who directed Orange?
Orange was directed by Kojiro Hashimoto.
More films by Kojiro Hashimoto Who is in the cast of Orange?
Orange stars Tao Tsuchiya as Naho Takamiya, Kento Yamazaki as Kakeru Naruse and Reiko Kusamura as Hatsuno Naruse, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Orange make at the box office?
Orange grossed $26.3 million worldwide.
Is Orange based on a book?
Yes. Orange is partly adapted from orange: The Complete Collection 1 by Ichigo Takano.
Does Orange have a post-credit scene?
No. Orange has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Orange in?
The original language of Orange is Japanese.
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